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3 stories matching seanc

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:sea, seab, seal, seam, sear, seat

  1. The Spirit Who Socked the Detective

    A seance in Seattle turns into a brawl when a detective catches a ‘spirit’ in the act of fraud.

    Aug 27, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountySnake Oil

  2. The Ghost of Third and Pike

    A Seattle resident recounts a chilling, post-mortem promise kept by a friend who returned from the beyond to answer questions about a late-arriving train.

    Jan 12, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Last Stake: A Gambler's Ruin at a Seattle Card Table

    A cautionary tale of a high-rolling stranger, a priceless gem, and the silent, unblinking eye of the house lookout.

    Jan 11, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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